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Subject: Re: [dita] Which version of the DITA 1.2 spec do you use, and why?


The Calibre conversion tool can convert from various formats (including CHM) to many ebook formats (including epub). You have to use a fairly recent version of Calibre, however. Many of the version supplied as standard in Linux repositories (such as Ubuntu) are very back-level.

For the specific question of which version I use, I like having the PDF version available, but for quick and easy (interactive) reference I prefer the XHTML version, or an epub version for local / offline emergency reference use.

Thanks,

Adrian

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From:        Kristen James Eberlein <kris@eberleinconsulting.com>
To:        dita@lists.oasis-open.org,
Date:        09/12/2012 04:34 PM
Subject:        Re: [dita] Which version of the DITA 1.2 spec do you use, and why?
Sent by:        <dita@lists.oasis-open.org>




I use the CHM file primarily. Once saved, it's available on-line and has a search and index view. I can search across the entire spec. I also can print out a topic collection.

I use the XHTML files (online from OASIS) when I want to send a link to someone.

I do not use the PDF.

I would be interested in having an ePub or other mobile format for easy use on my iPhone and iPad.


Best,
Kris

Kristen James Eberlein
Principal consultant, Eberlein Consulting
Co-chair, OASIS DITA Technical Committee
Charter member, OASIS DITA Adoption Committee

www.eberleinconsulting.com
+1 919 682-2290; kriseberlein (skype)

On 9/12/2012 11:02 AM, Chris Nitchie wrote:
I use the XHTML on the OASIS website for two main reasons.
 
1.       I can quickly Ctrl+F and find the topics I’m looking for in the front-page TOC.
2.       I can easily e-mail links to relevant sections to people.
 
Chris
 
From: dita@lists.oasis-open.org [mailto:dita@lists.oasis-open.org] On Behalf Of Kristen James Eberlein
Sent:
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:29 AM
To:
DITA TC
Subject:
[dita] Which version of the DITA 1.2 spec do you use, and why?

 
The DITA 1.2 spec was delivered in the following formats: Which format do you use? If you use multiple formats, when and why?
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Best,
Kris

Kristen James Eberlein
Principal consultant, Eberlein Consulting
Co-chair, OASIS DITA Technical Committee
Charter member, OASIS DITA Adoption Committee

www.eberleinconsulting.com
+1 919 682-2290; kriseberlein (skype)



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